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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.67, 384.55 and 154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.67, 384.55 and 154.32 is: 212.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.67 : 384.55 = 154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.67/384.55 = 154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.67x = 384.55 × 154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.67x = 59,342.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,342.47/278.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.95

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